In this episode of the ADGM Think Podcast, we sit down with PGIM’s leadership — one of the world’s trillion-dollar investment titans — to discuss their expansion into Abu Dhabi and the Middle East. The conversation explores long-term investment trends, Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for global growth, and how innovation, alternatives, and retirement planning are shaping the future of capital. With valuable insights on partnerships, regulation, and sustainable value creation, this episode offers a sharp look at how global players are engaging with the region’s evolving financial landscape.
In our latest episode of our podcast, we explore the world of sustainable finance. Join us as we explore leadership in sustainable finance within the MENA region, focusing on green finance in investments & the financing the transition to net zero. The discussion delves into HSBCs motivations and strategic plans to drive this transition. From green lending to sustainability linked finance, the conversation also explores the broader evolution of sustainable finance in the MENAT region. Join Jennifer Chammas of HSBC and Oana Picincu from ADGM, as they talk about growth of sustainable finance and the progress since COP28.
Serving as a lasting outcome from COP28, Global Climate Finance Centre is as independent, private-sector focused think tank and research hub, fostering innovation, convening stakeholders, and providing capacity building for financial actors globally. GCFC is a collaborative initiative between ADGM, ADQ, Blackrock, CIFF, GFANZ, HSBC, Ninety One and World Bank. In this exclusive podcast, Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of GCFC, takes us through the milestone developments that led to the creation of GCFC and its action plan for the next 1 to 3 years.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) has been officially announced to return in 2024. Dubbed as one of the fastest growing financial events in the world, ADFW’s 3rd edition will welcome a mammoth gathering of global financial leaders. This special episode of ADGM Think! will shed light on what can be expected in the power packed 4 days, and reveal the exciting new events lined up for this year. Hear from Chris Hughes, Editor in Chief, ADFW who will be joined by Miray Zaki of Gulf Capital and Stefan Kimmel of M2 as they talk all things ADFW, including the inside story behind a secret ADFW party in the desert featuring Black Eyed Peas and Demi Lovato.
Assets Under Management at ADGM in 2023 grew by 35% with 102 asset managers operating in ADGM, managing 141 funds. With the region increasingly become a hotbed for global asset managers, on this episode, we sit with a leading Abu Dhabi investor, to discuss Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners (ADCP), and its driving thesis, as we shed light on the advantages the emirate offers to global asset managers and businesses. Alex Mitchell from Mubadala Capital gives us a snapshot of the growing asset management sector in the region and delves into why generating impact is one of the their strongest investment principles.
ADGM’s Al Reem Island expansion is a historic development that transformed ADGM into one of the largest financial centers in the world. Growing from 1.4 million square meters to 14 million, this 10X growth is a testament of the bold ambition Abu Dhabi has set under the Falcon Economy. We sit with Natella Safar Ali and Bilal Malik from the ADGM Registration Authority, to discuss what this expansion means for the businesses in Al Reem Island and how can they ensure a seamless transition to ADGM jurisdiction. If you are a business owner in Al Reem Island, you do not want to miss this.
The UAE’s tech ecosystem is the 6th fastest-growing in the world. The partnership between a VC and a fast-growing venture goes a long way to contribute to this ecosystem. In line with SC Ventures recent office opening in Abu Dhabi, we deep dive into the factors that contribute to the success of a startup. Tune in to hear Gautam Jain of SC Ventures discuss the potential of the region, how their selection process works, what features a fast-growth firm has and what sectors they are optimistic about.
This special edition is the preview of the upcoming ADFW – seen in just it’s second edition as one of the most influential gatherings of financial leadership in the world. As the event draws close, we sit down with the some of the ADFW organising team to provide a bird’s eye view of the week. With over 10,000 attendees expected this year, we reflect on what to expect across the 4 days of ADFW.
What are contributing factors that grow the local fintech ecosystem? How can we launch more founders in this space, and what can we expect in the coming years? We sit down with Suneel Gokhale from VentureSouq and deep dive into topics such as founder’s traits, regulatory framework and product offering that play a critical role in the success of Fintech.
The phenomenal growth of Abu Dhabi’s capital market is making global headlines. With global interest from issuers and investors deploying capital from leading asset managers, what makes Abu Dhabi’s capital market ecosystem so attractive? This one-of-a-kind session brings ADX and the Abu Dhabi IPO Fund together to talk about factors that are contributing to this success.
What are the top challenges faced by banks in the region? Hosted by ADGM Academy, in this episode, we discuss how academics are contributing to enhancing the global financial industry. We sit with Dr. Thouraya Labben from United Arab Emirates University, an institution that has undertaken a project to identify the top challenges being faced by the banking sector in the region. This episode will detail the findings from the 12+ banks and asks how can academia solve these challenges.
Investments into digital assets are a mainstream asset class. This is happening at a global scale and rapidly evolving technologies are making the world of crypto even more connected than before. The hour has come to solidify safeguards around consumer protection, mitigate financial crimes and maintain market integrity. We sit down with World Economic Forum’s Arushi Goel to discuss the findings of their recent white paper on cross-crypto regulations.
The GCC Family Office market has grown to a multi-trillion dollar sector and this episode will meet Northern Trusts Family Office expert, George Triplow, to shed light on the inner workings of a Family office – What are their strategic mandates, how are they different from the ones operating in the US/EU and what can we expect in the next 10 years?
Accelerator models have evolved and so have the funding strategies of investors over the last couple of years. Why is now a good time to be investing in early age startups and how do venture studios build successful companies from the ground up? Marc Wesselink from VentureRock shares his experience and insights on early age startup funding and investment KPIs
AI is the most consequential technology of our times. From ChatGPT to UAE’s Falcon LLM, there has been noteworthy progress globally and this session breaks down the origin of AI, where it is headed and its implication on the financial sector. Technology Innovation Institute's Merouane Debbah shares his experience and insights on the possibilities of AI.
Financial crime is a multi-trillion business run by highly sophisticated and tech focused criminal organizations. UNODC suggests over 2.7% of global GDP is lost to money laundering and financial crimes. How can businesses and society stay ahead of the curve and mitigate their everyday risks? Dickon Johnstone from Themis shares his experience and insights on financial crimes and risks.
Food security plays a vital role in sustainable investments. With one of the fastest growing consumer markets and with COP28 at the end of the year, the region is witnessing incredible developments. How does sustainable control growth buyout look and what are the key highlights of COP28 to watch out for. Miray Zaki from Gulf Capital shares her experience and insights on sustainable finance.
In this episode of ADGM THINK, ADGM's Sustainable Finance team speaks with Ben Dell, Managing Partner at Kimmeridge, a $5.5 billion energy-focused asset manager. The conversation explores Kimmeridge’s strategic expansion into the Middle East through ADGM, its partnerships with regional investors like Mubadala, and its role in advancing sustainable energy solutions. Topics include how traditional oil and gas firms are adapting to a lower carbon future, the economics of carbon removal, and the energy implications of AI. Kimmeridge’s pragmatic approach integrates profitability with sustainability, emphasizing innovation, storage, and decarbonization across the energy spectrum.
Abu Dhabi has become the hotspot for global hedge funds interested to setup shop in the capital of the capital. We sit with one of the oldest and largest fund administrators, Citco, to understand how their global hedge funds have performed in their 2024’ Q1 Report. We take a closer look at the wider alternative assets industry in the region and how has UAE in particular fared. Ziad Chaaban, Managing Director, Middle East, shares Citco’s growth ambitions in the region and what were the key factors that led to Citco setting up regional HQ in Abu Dhabi.